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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Guilton, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Guilton and the surrounding area.
- School fairs and sports days
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Guilton?
Fish and chip van for events in Guilton, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and sports club events and race days, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Rural events near Guilton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Guilton questions
Is Guilton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Guilton?
Sandwich station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you come to Guilton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Guilton. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Guilton, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:15pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Guilton?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Guilton
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Guilton
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Guilton?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
In Guilton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
- Sports days
For visitors coming by rail, Sandwich station is about 3.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Community events around Guilton
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Guilton and the surrounding area. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
A school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. From Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Guilton includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (under half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch